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EDGERS - OPTIMIL
LUMBER PROCESSING
High Speed Edger
Optimizer System
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Lineal or Transverse Scanning
Complete Infeed Handling Equipment
Saw Edgers and Edge Chippers
Reman Top Head Optional
Our PLC Group programs equipment to achieve
maximum performance, and maintain smooth
operation including Primary Log Breakdown,
Log Bucking PLC, Edger Controls and Planermill
Controls
Ross Chapman, Optimil Machinery Inc
Head Office: Canada
8320 River Road, Delta,
BC, Canada V4G 1B5
(604) 946-6911
Sales: Bill LeGentil
Birmingham, Alabama
One Independence Plaza, Suite 412
Birmingham, Alabama, USA 35209
(205) 978-5388
Manager: T. Mike Hubbard
Optimil Machinery Inc. is a high
quality designer and manufacturer
of state-of-the-art sawmill
machinery. In business since 1983,
the company has had average
annual sales of $30 million for the
past three years.
Optimil currently employs 150
people in management, design,
fabrication, machining, assembly,
painting and testing at its modern
plant in Delta, B.C.
Our capability includes
strong control systems, design,
manufacture, commissioning
and service including robotics,
computer and P.L.C. suppo rt.
Optimil’s main business is building
new sawmill machinery and
equipment.
It also has developed a
specialized expertise in refitting
older, less efficient sawmills with
up-to-date high speed, high-
recovery upgrades. It also provides
a parts service for its clients. The
objective of Optimil has been to
establish a design, marketing and
manufacturing capability with
strong emphasis on state-of-the-
art and innovative machine to fill
sawmill industry needs.
The company presently
operates a medium-size, modern
manufacturing facility serving
mostly Canadian and American
clients.
www.optimil.com
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